By Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, I wish all readers of Diplomacy Journal all the best in the coming year 2024. The year 2023 was a very special year for us as it marked the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and Switzerland. It was also the 70th anniversary of Switzerland's presence on the Korean Peninsula as a member of the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission. Over the past six decades, our two countries have cultivated a solid partnership in politics, economics, science, technology, business, art and design. On th
By Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, I would like to extend warmest congratulations to all the readers of Diplomacy Journal on the New Year 2024 and express my sincere gratitude for your crucial support and assistance in strengthening multifaceted relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea. The past year has been very eventful and fruitful for the enhanced strategic partnership between the two countries. In 2023, regular meetings took place between the leaderships of the two countries, including between Presidents Kassym-Jomart To
By Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, It is indeed a privilege to serve as the Turkish Ambassador in this beautiful country, with whom we describe our relations as “blood brothers”. Me and my family have been filled with joy for the warm reception and enduring friendships that have blossomed throughout the past year. In spirit of unity, friendship, fraternity and collaboration, I look forward to the coming year as an opportunity to further strengthen the bonds between Türkiye and the Republic of Korea. Our two great nations have a rich historical and cultural
By Lee Kap-soo Ambassador of Kazakhstan Nurgali Arystanov held a meeting on Dec. 13 with the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Kim Jin-pyo, during which they discussed the current state and prospects of inter-parliamentary cooperation. During the meeting, Ambassador Nurgali Arystanov conveyed warm greetings from Chairman of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Erlan Koshanov, who made a successful visit to Korea last September. The importance of conducting parliamentary diplomacy, including within the framework of the Kazakhstan–Korea Friendship
By Lee Kap-soo Ambassador of Kazakhstan Nurgali Arystanov held a meeting with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs of Korea Chung Byung-won, during which the parties compared notes on the agenda of Kazakh-Korean cooperation, on Dec. 14. During the meeting, special attention was paid to the schedule of upcoming bilateral events, interaction within the framework of multilateral structures, including the CICA and the Central Asia - Republic of Korea format. In the context of further enhancing trade and economic cooperation in promising areas such as energy, technology transfer
By Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, As we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the promising year of 2024, I would like to extend my warmest New Year greetings to you and your esteemed readers. First and foremost, I would like to congratulate the people and government of the Republic of Korea on the occasion of the New Year. May this year bring an abundance of joy, prosperity, and fulfillment to every individual and their families. Let us envision a future filled with peace, security, and the realization of dreams and aspiration. As we embark on this new chapte
By Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, At the dawn of the year 2024, I would like to extend my best wishes to the Korean authorities, the Korean people, the local press, and especially to the Journal of Diplomacy and its distinguished readers. I take this opportunity to rejoice in the excellent and amicable relations between the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire and the Republic of Korea. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in July 1961, my country has proudly been the first African state to establish diplomatic ties with the Republic of Korea. For this, I
By Lee Kap-soo Ambassador of Kazakhstan Nurgali Arystanov gave a special lecture for students of the Central Asia Department of the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) on Dec. 13. The Kazakh diplomat spoke of the positive dynamics of the political dialogue, especially noting regular meetings between the leadership of the two countries, including between Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Yoon Suk-yeol, Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Korea Park Jin as well as between the Chairman of the
By Lee Kap-soo On December 19 at the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani will pay a visit to Uzbekistan. The Emir of Qatar will participate in the ceremony of awarding the Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani International Award for outstanding achievements in the fight against corruption. It should be noted that this event is being held for the first time in the post-soviet space. This visit will be the second visit of the Qatari leader to Uzbekistan this year and the third Uzbek-Qatari summit in the last six months. This fact, abov
By Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, The year 2023, which is coming to an end, wrote the next page of success story of fruitful cooperation between the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Seoul and Diplomacy Journal. In 2023, Azerbaijan and Korea continued to work closely to strengthen our promising bilateral relations and mutually beneficial cooperation as well to enhance people-to-people contacts. I am very glad that we have a very reliable partner such as Diplomacy Journal which was actively accompanying us around the whole year by publishing news on
이갑수 기자 | 18일 오후 서울시 용산구 장문로 53번에 위치하는 주한 카자흐스탄 대사관 반대편 건물 지하 주차장에서 나온 차량이 갑자기 불에 타는 사고가 발생했다. 다행히 루슬란 카이람바에프 (Ruslan Kairambayev) 주한 카자흐스탄 대사관 직원이 화재를 발견하고 소방차와 구조대원이 도착하기 전에 불을 껐다. 이를 통해 카자흐스탄 대사관 직원은 대형 화재, 폭발, 인명피해를 예방할 수 있었다.
By Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, On the behalf of the government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, I would like to extend my congratulations to the people and Government of the Republic of Korea on this New Year. I also wish everyone and their families joy, success, a life that is safe and peaceful, and the ability to realize their aspirations. I hope that this year will bring happiness to our two nations and that all of dreams will come true in the upcoming year. It became a nice custom to reflect on the last year's events on New Year, ass
By Lee Kap-soo The tourism potential of the Aktobe region in Kazakhstan was presented at the Road Show - “Visit Aktobe 2023”- on Dec. 11. The event was attended by representatives of leading tour operators, airlines, tourism experts as well as the media of the two countries. As part of the event, guests were familiarized with popular tourist routes of the Aktobe region, and the best works of Aktobe designers, artisans and jewelers were demonstrated. The guests were particularly interested in stands with traditional Kazakh sweets and treats. Opening the event, Ambassador Nurgali Arystanov of Ka
By Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, At these blissful moments, I sincerely wish you and your family a wonderful year ahead with hopes anew, sound health and happiness! The outgoing year has stood out as the one with bright events, Uzbekistan has furthered significant goals. New steps were taken towards boosting the potential and competitiveness of our country. Leading spheres and branches of the national economy are advancing dynamically. Modern enterprises built on high technologies as well as new transport and communications networks are being commissione
By Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, On behalf of the Embassy of Georgia to the Republic of Korea, I am delighted to extend our warmest season’s greetings to the friendly people and esteemed Government of the Republic of Korea for the New Year 2024! We heartily convey our best wishes for abundant success and prosperity to all our Korean friends and partners, the representatives of the Diplomatic Corps and to the readers of the Diplomacy Journal in the upcoming year! Since the establishment of diplomatic relations on December 14, 1992, Georgia and Korea have